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The Cops Called It a Lovers’ Quarrel. She Took Polaroids and Proved Them Wrong
Bernice recommended this TED Talk. How can I not say that an instance of this violence heard from the top of the stairs at age 8, just as was depicted in the video within a video, was what lived with me for the rest of my life?
Esta Soler: How we turned the tide on domestic violence
The Cops Called It A Lovers’ Quarrel. She Took Polaroids And Proved Them Wrong
http://www.upworthy.com/the-cops-called-it-a-lovers-quarrel-she-took-polaroids-and-proved-them-wrong?c=upw1
This is the story of how O.J. Simpson, one law, and Polaroid pictures helped dramatically reduce domestic violence in the U.S. Oh, and this amazingly dedicated woman.
Trigger warning: Domestic violence can be heard (but not seen) in a brief but powerful PSA at 5:39-6:05.
As a father, I think it’s important that you see the moment at 8:01. We have to make this a conversation where men no longer feel like they are being blamed for everything, where they feel safe enough and get educated to think more clearly and deeply about knowing what constitutes assault.
See “Ending Global Unworkability by Jan. 15, 2015 at http://goldenageofgaia.com/2014/04/13/ending-global-unworkability-by-january-1-2015/.
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